Vegan Barbecue: Recipes for Grilled Vegetables & Proteins

By Nava · On Jun 30, 2010

Here are easy, tasty vegan barbecue recipes (great for any vegetarian, too) for grilling vegetables, tofu, tempeh and seitan. Create your own BBQ fireworks with alternative protein foods and vegetables that take on an entirely new taste dimension on the grill. Grilling is more art than science. It may take a few rounds to get the knack of working with whatever grilling equipment you have, be it a fancy gas-powered unit or a simple barbecue pit in the ground. Remember, though, that expensive equipment is not necessary to create a tasty outdoor meal.

It’s more a matter of learning about the coals and woods befitting your particular grill, how to light them easily, and how long to let the hot coals die down in your unit before putting on the food. Generally, it takes 30 to 45 minutes for hot coals to reach the right temperature for grilling foods. The following barbecue recipes are fairly easy and straightforward. They’re perfect starters for vegetarians who have traditionally avoided outdoor grilling. Once you try some of the recipes here, you’ll be eager to experiment with your own vegan BBQ ideas.

Grilled dishes

• Grilled Eggplant Teriyaki
• Simple Tofu and Potato Kebabs
• Grilled Ratatouille
• Grilled Pepperonata with Vegan Sausage
• Grilled Portabella Popeye Club Sandwiches
• Easy Grilled Portabella Burgers
• Grilled Tempeh, Green Beans, and Pineapple
• Grilled Pineapple
• Grilled Asparagus with Spring Onion-Radish “Butter”
• Grill-Roasted Peppers
• Grilled Radicchio Salad

Grilling Guides

• A Brief Guide to Grilling Vegetables
• Barbecued Tofu, Tempeh, or Seitan

Marinades and Relishes

• Quick Sweet and Savory Grilling Sauce
• Olive Oil-Lemon Marinade
• Teriyaki Marinade
• Spicy Coconut-Lime Grilling Sauce
• Red Onion Relish
• Cucumber Raita
• Tangy Dijon Sauce

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4 comments on “Vegan Barbecue: Recipes for Grilled Vegetables & Proteins”

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2. Sneaky Vegan on June 15, 2011 at 8:04 am said:

   Just in time for summer – yay!!!
3. Mary Ellen Bowen on May 1, 2013 at 3:26 pm said:

   We have a unique book on plant based meals made on a barbeque grill that people are just loving. –GRILLS GONE VEGAN– I thought you may want to add it to your recipe section on your site. For those who need to reduce meat, it is possible to eat healthy and not give up the mouth watering flavors of grilled food. A digital sampler is available for review, and also a hard copy. Thank you and I look forward to hearing from you, Mary Ellen, www.bookpubco.com
4. Nava on May 2, 2013 at 3:02 pm said:

   Mary Ellen, I just received a copy of this nifty and useful book and we will be excerpting it on Vegkitchen soon.